Still, problems persisted, and users were more likely to pull on the cable rather than the connector of the MagSafe to disconnect it from the computer.
Apple changed the shape of the plug to be an “L” shape in 2008 with the release of the new MacBook Air systems to work better with their sleek new body lines, and it had the benefit that it reduced the strain on the cord and made it less likely to separate at the connection to the MacBook Air.Īpple continued using the T-shaped cord connection with the MacBook and MacBook Pro models until 2010 when they switched to having the “L” shaped cord style for all models. While it was very effective, it did have some shortcomings, the connector would fail at the cable strain relief, and many users were plagued with issues such as this. The original MagSafe 1 power adapters made in 2006-2007 connector used a “T” shaped plug to connect the computer to the power adapter. Over the past 15 years, a few companies have produced them under contract for Apple and they are… Delta:
Depending on the model of computer you are using, the size of the adapter would be MacBook (60W), MacBook Pro (60W for 13”, 85W for 15” or 17”), or MacBook Air (45W).Īpple does not actually manufacture its own MagSafe adapters. MagSafe adapters of both generations come in three wattage output sizes (and three physical sizes) – 45W, 60W, and 85W. If you had a newer model MacBook Pro with MagSafe 2, you had to be able to adapt that connector to use the display properly. This was very handy since Apple also included MagSafe 1 charging capability with their 27” Apple Cinema Display and 27” Apple Thunderbolt Display.
Instead of having to physically plug a cord into the computer to charge, its magnetic connection locked the power pins in place. (4.1.1.1) Conformance with European Union ROHS Directive substance restrictions (4.1.3.1) Elimination of intentionally added mercury in light sources (4.1.5.1) Reduction of bromine and chlorine content in plastic parts >25 grams (4.1.7.1) Compliance with provisions of EU Battery Directive (4.2.1.1) Minimum post-consumer recycled plastic, ITE-derived post-consumer recycled plastic or bio-based plastic content (4.3.1.1) Identification of materials and components requiring selective treatment (4.3.2.1) Plastic parts compatible with recycling (4.3.2.2) Plastic parts separable for recycling (4.4.1.1) Service support (4.4.2.1) Removal of external enclosure (4.4.2.3) Spare parts (4.4.2.4) Battery replacement and information (4.5.1.1) Conformance to current ENERGY STAR program requirements (4.5.1.2) Lowest Power Mode limit (4.6.1.1) Provision of product take-back services (4.6.2.1) Provision of a removable rechargeable battery take-back program (4.6.3.1) End-of-life processing (4.7.1.1) Elimination of intentionally added heavy metals in packaging (4.7.1.2) Elimination of elemental chlorine as a bleaching agent in packaging material (4.7.2.1) Separable packaging material (4.7.2.2) Plastics marked in packaging materials (4.7.3.1) Recycled content in wood-based fiber packaging (4.9.1.1) Third party certified environmental management system (EMS) for design and manufacturing organizations (4.9.2.1) Corporate environmental performance reporting by manufacturer (4.10.2.From the beginning, the MagSafe was revolutionary.